The Pearl Author: John Steinbeck Summary (on the back of the book)
When the news of Kino's great find -the "pearl of the World" - spreads through his small town, no one suspects its power to deceive, to corrupt, or to destroy.
Like his father and his grandfather, Kino barely makes a living as a a pearl diver. Gathering small pearls from the golf beds provides Kino, Juana, and their infant son with a meager subsistence.
One day, Kino emerges from the sea with a pearl "perfect as the moon." The pearl brings hope, the promise of comfort, and security.
Based on a Mexican folk tale, this classic explore the secrets of man's nature, the darkest depths of evil, and the possibilities of love.
Author: John Steinbeck
Summary (on the back of the book)
When the news of Kino's great find
-the "pearl of the World" -
spreads through his small town,
no one suspects its power to deceive,
to corrupt, or to destroy.
Like his father and his grandfather,
Kino barely makes a living as a a pearl diver.
Gathering small pearls from the golf beds
provides Kino, Juana, and their infant son
with a meager subsistence.
One day, Kino emerges from the sea with a pearl
"perfect as the moon."
The pearl brings hope, the promise of comfort,
and security.
Based on a Mexican folk tale,
this classic explore the secrets of man's nature,
the darkest depths of evil,
and the possibilities of love.